New 2026 regulations for motorhomes and campers: digital licenses, higher costs, and safety tech

On the evening of May 16, 2026, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire on Dortmund Landstrasse in Herdecke, Germany. Firefighters arrived within minutes, but the vehicle was already ablaze. During extinguishing, a propane tank released gas, causing a powerful flash. No injuries were reported; police are investigating the cause.

A head-on collision between a motorhome and a car occurred in the Ravensburg district (Baden-Württemberg) in the morning. Three people were seriously injured. The federal highway B32 near Altshausen is completely closed.

On the B32 near Altshausen (Ravensburg district), a Fiat motorhome and a Mercedes C-Class collided head-on. A 20-year-old driver crossed into oncoming traffic. The motorhome driver and his passenger were seriously injured; the car driver sustained minor injuries. Road closed.

On a parking lot in Waren (Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße) around 09:40, a motorhome driver hit a parked Toyota while maneuvering and left the scene. No one was inside the damaged car at the time. Estimated damage is at least 3,000 euros. Police are seeking witnesses and ask for tips about the damaged rear bike rack.

The nudist area at the campsite in Hooksiel (Lower Saxony) will close after the 2026 season due to low occupancy. The operator plans to convert the site into a modern camping area with mandatory clothing. A petition against the closure has gathered around 1,400 signatures.

Kevin, a caravan owner, signed a full-service contract with a campsite operator who promised to move the trailer to a protected spot for winter. The protection proved insufficient, and the caravan was damaged.